Cajun Grilled Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl🍗🍠
This Cajun Grilled Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl is a flavorful and hearty dish, with smoky, spiced chicken paired with roasted sweet potatoes, tender steamed broccoli, and topped with a creamy garlic tahini drizzle. 🍗🍠 A balanced, nourishing bowl that’s perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
For the Cajun Grilled Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 🌶️
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 🍠
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
1/2 tsp cumin 🌿
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Steamed Broccoli:
2 cups broccoli florets 🥦
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Creamy Garlic Tahini Drizzle:
1/4 cup tahini 🥄
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1-2 tbsp water (to thin it out) 💧
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
Prepare the Cajun Grilled Chicken:
In a small bowl, mix olive oil 🫒, Cajun seasoning 🌶️, garlic powder 🧄, smoked paprika 🌶️, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Rub the spice mixture over the chicken breasts 🍗.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Once done, remove from the heat and let it rest before slicing.
Roast the Sweet Potatoes:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss the cubed sweet potatoes 🍠 with olive oil 🫒, smoked paprika 🌶️, cumin 🌿, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly crispy.
Steam the Broccoli:
While the sweet potatoes are roasting, steam the broccoli florets 🥦 for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender. Season with salt and pepper 🧂 to taste.
Make the Creamy Garlic Tahini Drizzle:
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini 🥄, olive oil 🫒, minced garlic 🧄, lemon juice 🍋, salt, and pepper 🧂.
Add water 💧, one tablespoon at a time, to thin it out until you reach your desired consistency.
Assemble the Bowl:
In each bowl, add a base of roasted sweet potatoes 🍠, steamed broccoli 🥦, and sliced Cajun grilled chicken 🍗.
Drizzle with the creamy garlic tahini sauce 🧑🍳 and serve immediately.
This Cajun Grilled Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowl is packed with bold flavors and nourishing ingredients, making it the perfect balance of protein, veggies, and healthy fats. 🍗🍠